In April 2005, Hines was featured in a BBC Sport article alongside Theo Walcott with England manager Sven Goran Eriksson's assistant Tor Gripp praising him ahead of the European Under-17 Championship in Italy.

Hines was described as a ball-playing defender who was technically accomplished, strong in the air while also effective in starting attacks.

Boro lad

Hines has spent his entire career with Middlesbrough having joined the North East club as a 14-year-old.

The Wetherby-born defender made his professional debut against Hull City in an FA Cup third round replay at the Riverside, marking it with a stunning goal in their 4-3 victory over the Tigers.

He made his Premier League debut against Fulham the following season. At the time he was regarded as one of most promising talents in England after impressing with the Three Lions U-19 side.

England U-19 international

Hines was called up to the England U-19s squad for the European Championship alongside new team-mate Frank Nouble but the defender only featured in a friendly before the tournament.

Injury-hit career

Hines was very highly-regarded as youngster but injuries have restricted the amount of games he has been able to play with extended periods spent on the sidelines.

Despite making his debut in 2007, by the 2010/11 season he has only made eight league appearances, four of which came on loan at Oldham.

He has never played more than 30 games in a season but started this campaign in Aitor Karanka's first team, with five appearances already - overtaking last year's total of four.

Boro's longest-serving player

Hines has been with the North East club for more than 12 years and has been a professional for the last seven.

He was part of the Boro team that featured in the Premier League before they were relegated in 2009, ending their 11 year stay in the top-flight.

Hines has since featured with several different managers in the Championship as the side looked to return to the promised land without any success.

American Dream

British born and raised, Hines has previously spoken about his desire to play for the USA national team whom he is eligible for through his dad. His father Larry was an American citizen who settled in Europe after serving in the US military.

Hines even briefly lived in North Carolina as a child and and the defender has taken steps to obtain a US passport should the national team come calling.

He said: "It would be a great honour. One of the reasons is that my dad has been a massive influence on my career. To give something back to him would be amazing."

Loan spells

His stint with the Sky Blues will be the third time he has been on loan from the Riverside Stadium but the first in more than five years.

In 2009 he joined Derby on a month's loan but failed to play before he signed for Oldham in February of the same year. He made four appearances for the Latics but returned to his parent club after picking up an injury.

Brum deal

Hines was very close to joining Championship side Birmingham City on deadline day with the two clubs agreeing an undisclosed fee for the 26-year-old.

The defender had even travelled down for talks and a medical but the Blues decided to pull the plug on the deal at the last minute. They have remained tight lipped on why the deal collapsed and Hines instead signed on-loan with the Sky Blues in the few minutes before the deadline passed.

Versatile option

The energetic defender is comfortable anywhere across the back and even as a defensive midfielder. Hines has often featured at both right-back and left-back at Middlesbrough as well as at centre-half.

The left-footer has been brought in by Pressley as a suitable candidate to fit into his current formation. His athleticism allows him to travel with the ball into midfield while he is known for blood and thunder tackles.

Uncertain future with Boro

Hines has only one year left on the contract extension he signed in July 2012 at the Riverside. He was attracting interest from Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers at the time but he decided to continue his association with Boro.

Hines will certainly be looking to put himself in the shop window during his time with the Sky Blues.